The future of RTM technology
For FACC, a leading provider of fibre reinforced lightweight systems for the aviation industry, a complete process of restructuring and a more focused approach has yielded impressive results. The company prides itself on its use of alternative materials to produce high-performance products, as well as its ability to provides its clients with complete turnkey solutions.

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Investing in a booming market
Zoltek Zrt, based in Nyergesújfalu, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Zoltek Companies Inc. This successful arm of the global corporation has the biggest carbon fibre production capacity in the world - and with its recent investments it looks set to increase this capacity even further.

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Upwards for Eurocopter
Eurocopter has become Europe’s leading fully integrated aeronautical group. Abigail Saltmarsh reports on the group and the increasing demand for its high-flying products.

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Success through diversification
Explosia is increasingly steering away from its traditional explosives production and embracing cutting-edge manufacture of high-tech components for the automotive and aerospace sectors. We spoke to Mr Ladislav Lehky, director of Explosia’s Research Institute of Industrial Chemistry and a member of the firm’s board of directors, to find out more.

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Leading defence technology
Defence electronics corporate Aselsan which claims to be the leader in its domestic market also has ambitions to take its high-tech knowledge and electronics expertise to a similar level on the global market as Mustafa Ertürk, Aselsan’s marketing director, explained to Claire Walker.

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Flying high
Building on a trademark of excellence, the leading Czech aircraft manufacturer Aircraft Industries continues to expand. Janusz Mondry reports on the Kunovice-based producer of world-class planes and gliders.

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The sky’s the limit
If you go to Farnborough International Air Fair this July, you are bound to hear the name AERO Vodochody. This Czech company, based in Odolena Voda, is a market leader in aircraft design and manufacturing. Irena Alderson talks to vice-president Miskovsky to learn more about the manufacturers of the world’s largest jet training fleet in service.

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Shooting stars
Missile systems are at the core of many modern defence forces. John Venables reports on Karlskoga-based Saab Bofors Dynamics, a small Swedish company with a long history and a promising future.
World class aviation
Antonov ASTC, based in Kiev, is one of the leading providers of cargo and passenger air transport, utilising state-of-the-art technologies whilst finding new solutions to maintain its market edge. Natalia Somova talks to Dmytri Kiva, general designer for Antonov ASTC.
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